question-icon

Is Bruising And Swelling In Leg A Sign Of Broken Tibia After A Twisted Leg In Skiing?

default
Posted on Sun, 5 Jan 2014
Twitter Sun, 5 Jan 2014 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 21 Jan 2014 Last reviewed on
Question : Fell while skiing and twisted left leg boot stayed in ski. I just worked through pain and swelling thinking it was just a bruise now it hurts to walk on it and is still bruising and swelling. Is my tibia broken and could I still walk if it were?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer: You will need X ray of knee and leg. Detailed Answer: Hello, I have studied your case history. Skiing injury leading to twisting of leg may lead to tibial injury or joint ligament injury. Traumatic injury can lead to bruise due to hematoma formation. If there is fracture in your leg bone then it is difficult to walk on it You will need X ray of knee and leg. Clinical examination is important to rule out knee or ankle ligament injury. For these symptoms analgesic and medication can be started. Till time take medication like analgesic and apply crepe bandage over leg or use supportive splint. Do ice fomentation and rest to leg. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Practicing since :1998

Answered : 5164 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask an Orthopaedic Surgeon
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

123 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Is Bruising And Swelling In Leg A Sign Of Broken Tibia After A Twisted Leg In Skiing?

Brief Answer: You will need X ray of knee and leg. Detailed Answer: Hello, I have studied your case history. Skiing injury leading to twisting of leg may lead to tibial injury or joint ligament injury. Traumatic injury can lead to bruise due to hematoma formation. If there is fracture in your leg bone then it is difficult to walk on it You will need X ray of knee and leg. Clinical examination is important to rule out knee or ankle ligament injury. For these symptoms analgesic and medication can be started. Till time take medication like analgesic and apply crepe bandage over leg or use supportive splint. Do ice fomentation and rest to leg. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.